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1. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Long Island - Nassau

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/13/2024 to 5/18/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

2. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Lower and Mid Hudson

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 6/27/2024 to 7/3/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

3. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Long Island - Suffolk

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 7/12/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

4. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Capital District/Northern New York

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 7/26/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

5. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Long Island - Nassau

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 7/26/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

6. The Happiness Classroom (CURI 6578)

Program: Capital District/Northern New York

Location: Remote (n/a, n/)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/9/2024

CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.